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Cadmium

/kˈædmiəm/
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(noun) A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

Cadmium poisoning is a very common cause of death in the south.
Contaminants included arsenic, copper, cadmium, lead and other metals.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is a chemical element that is often used in various batteries.

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